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Drugs-Morphine
morphine sulfate
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| classification | opiate agonist, schedule C--II |
| action | binds with opioid receptors |
| indications | moderate to severe pain, chest pain associated with ACS, CHF, pulmonary edema |
| adverse effects | respiratory depression, hypotension, n/v, sedation, worsening of bradycardia and heart block |
| contraindications | respiratory depression, shock, hypotension |
| dosage-pain | adults:2.5-15mg peds: >6mos: .05-.2mg/kg <6mos: .03-.05 mg/kg |
| dosage-cardiac | adults:2-4mg peds:0.1-0.2mg/kg |